Author: Kevin Parker

Rep. Dan Crenshaw drew sharp attention after reports that a toast with Mexican officials led some CIA officers to file a memo, prompting denials from Crenshaw and public defense from House leadership. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) found himself at the center of a heated back-and-forth after reports surfaced that several CIA officers were displeased with a toast he made while meeting Mexican officials. The episode was portrayed as a diplomatic headache that triggered an internal message to CIA headquarters in Langley. The reaction exposed fault lines between anonymous intelligence sources and elected officials who say the full story is being…

Sen. Chuck Grassley accused special counsel Jack Smith of increasingly brazen conduct. ‘The closer you look, the more brazen Jack Smith’s actions become,’ said Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.

Russia launched a wave of attacks on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, overnight, with at least seven people killed and strikes striking city buildings and energy infrastructure. The attacks left neighborhoods in the capital shaken and lights flickering as emergency crews moved through damaged streets. Officials reported damage to energy systems and civilian structures, creating immediate needs for repairs and support. Local responders and volunteers worked under blackout conditions to reach affected residents. Air raid alerts sent people into shelters and forced a scramble to protect essential services across the city. Hospitals had to triage patients while backup generators kicked in to…

Tatiana Schlossberg, a 35-year-old member of the Kennedy family, has disclosed a terminal acute myeloid leukemia diagnosis and used a New Yorker essay to criticize her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now the HHS secretary. Tatiana Schlossberg announced a devastating medical diagnosis in an essay published in The New Yorker and discussed the personal fallout that followed. She is 35, the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, and the second cousin of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the current Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary. Her piece blends intimate family detail with…

This piece captures the scale, business energy, and strategic signals from the Dubai Air Show, where strong U.S. industry participation met broad international attendance and diverse aviation technology on display. This year’s Dubai Air Show drew robust attendance and displays from U.S. defense industry companies large and small, as well as participation from more than 150 other nations. Exhibitors packed static displays and indoor halls with aircraft, sensors, and maintenance solutions, making the show a dense marketplace for deals, partnerships, and technical demonstrations. The mix of big primes and nimble contractors created an atmosphere equal parts competition and collaboration. Deal-making…

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation from Congress effective January 5, a move that has opened up a fierce debate inside the MAGA coalition and highlighted growing tensions between different wings of the conservative movement. The resignation lands at a consequential moment for the GOP. It is not just one member leaving; it is a public fracture that forces Republican voters to reckon with what the movement stands for and who speaks for it. Greene’s decision, effective January 5, creates an immediate practical problem for House Republicans. Losing a seat reduces margin and hands opponents a fresh talking point…

Former national security adviser John Bolton could face new charges after a recent court hearing where the Department of Justice signaled further action, with prosecutors describing sensitive material at the center of the case and Bolton’s team pushing back that the prosecution is politically driven. The Justice Department hinted at additional charges during a Friday hearing, and the revelation has shifted the legal posture around Bolton’s existing indictment. Prosecutors say they are still reviewing a broader collection of materials, and that work could produce new counts. Defense lawyers are preparing for that possibility while challenging the government’s handling of classified…

President Trump said the U.S. peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war is not his final offer. This piece explains what that stance means, how it shapes negotiations, and how Republicans view U.S. strategy moving forward. President Trump’s comment signals a posture of negotiation rather than capitulation, and it frames the peace plan as a starting point. Republicans see this as sensible: show strength, put a concrete proposal on the table, and be ready to adjust terms if necessary. That approach aims to protect American interests while pushing for a durable settlement that serves long-term stability. Putting a plan forward…

Tunisians poured into downtown Tunis on Saturday to protest what they called President Kais Saied ‘s increasingly authoritarian rule, and they demanded the release of all jailed political prisoners. The demonstrations reflected deep frustration over governance, shrinking freedoms and a fragile economy that many say has suffered under recent power grabs. Crowd sizes and chants highlighted a clear, public rejection of detention without transparent legal process, while observers warned of rising instability. The scene underscored a broader test for Tunisia’s institutions and the international community watching democratic norms fray. Tunisians gathered in the capital’s streets to voice anger at decisions…

At an international security conference, U.S. lawmakers blasted a recent American peace proposal on Ukraine, sparking a wide debate about strategy, deterrence, and American leadership. American senators panned a U.S. peace proposal on Ukraine at an international security conference Saturday, with one calling it one of the most serious geopolitical mistakes of his lifetime. That blunt reaction set the tone for the rest of the session and framed how many conservatives and traditional allies view the administration’s approach. Senators on both sides of the Republican aisle made clear they see immediate risks to NATO credibility and European security. The rhetoric…